Q: Brand new Mercedes Benz Gla 220d 4matic sport 2017- 2 weeks in going around a roundabout the left front wheel ball joint dislodged

asked by on May 04, 2017

Brand new Mercedes Benz Gla 220d 4matic sport 2017- 2 weeks in going around a roundabout the left front wheel ball joint dislodged, causing judder, loud noise, flat front tyre pushing to the back of wheel arch and damaging front bumper making it unable to drive . Where do I stand as only 2wks old?

My car has 200 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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